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Expert analysis: Top student account deals<\/h3><\/div>
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Finder\u2019s editor for banking Kate Steere<\/a> shares her thoughts<\/em><\/div><\/div>
With A-levels over and the new university year approaching, we\u2019re starting to see some competitive deals from student accounts, with a number of banks offering incentives to encourage students to sign up. Whether you\u2019re after a cash bonus, a discount card or long-term account benefits, here\u2019s our roundup of what\u2019s on offer at the moment.
  • Santander<\/strong> is the only bank this year to offer a free 4-year 16-25 railcard with its student account, which gives you a third off rail fares in Great Britain. Account holders can also take advantage of cashback, vouchers, offers and prize draws through Santander\u2019s \u201cBoosts\u201d programme.<\/li>
  • NatWest & RBS<\/strong> are offering \u00a385 cash and a free 4 year tastecard, with which you can get discounts on eating out and takeaways, as well as money off barista-made drinks at select coffee shops. <\/li>
  • Nationwide<\/strong> is offering \u00a3100 in cash, as well as \u00a3120 in Just Eat vouchers (a \u00a310 voucher every month for 12 months) and a \u00a340 Just Eat refer a friend bonus if 2 freshers open a FlexStudent account.<\/li>
  • Lloyds & Halifax<\/strong> are offering \u00a3100 in cash, as well as a \u00a315 Deliveroo voucher for each month you make 20 or more qualifying debit transactions between November and April.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>

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